Physeema latorea

Physeema latorea
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Hemiptera
Suborder:	Auchenorrhyncha
Family:	Cicadidae
Genus:	Physeema
Species:	P. latorea
Binomial name
Physeema latorea (Walker, 1850) [1] [2]
Synonyms
Cicada latoreaWalker, 1850 Cicadetta latorea (Walker, 1850)

Physeema latorea is a species of cicada, also known as the northern sandplain ticker, in the true cicada family, Cicadettinae subfamily and Cicadettini tribe. The species is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1850 by English entomologist Francis Walker. ^{[1] [2]}

Description

The length of the forewing is 15–17 mm. ^[3]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in coastal Western Australia from Kalbarri southwards to Augusta, then eastwards to Albany. Associated habitats include grassland, shrubland and heath. ^{[3] [2]}

Behaviour

Adult males may be heard from October to January, clinging to the stems of grasses and shrubs, emitting moderately-paced, clicking calls. ^[3]

References

1. Walker, F (1850). List of the specimens of homopterous insects in the collection of the British Museum. Part 1. London: British Museum. pp. 1–260 [183].
2. "Species Physeema latorea (Walker, 1850)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-02.
3. "Northern Sandplain Ticker Physeema latorea (Walker, 1850)". A web guide to the cicadas of Australia. Popple Creative Industries. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-02.